4. Wargear

Confused by wargear in Dawn of War II? This guide breaks down every weapon, its stats, and its effectiveness against different enemy types, helping you choose the best loadout.

Alright, let's talk about the gear your squads can equip in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. The game doesn't always do the best job of explaining what each piece of wargear does, so I've broken down the purpose and effectiveness of every weapon you'll find. Think of this as your cheat sheet for building the best squads for any situation.

Here's a rundown of the weapons and what they're good for:

• Bolt Pistol — This is a basic pistol with a medium rate of fire and low damage. It's decent against infantry but struggles against vehicles and buildings.
• Bolter — Your standard machinegun. It has a high rate of fire and medium damage, making it effective against infantry. Like the Bolt Pistol, it's weak against vehicles and buildings.
• Heavy Bolter — This is a chaingun with a very high rate of fire and high damage. It's great for suppressing infantry and is moderately effective against vehicles, but it's weak against buildings. Be aware that using it will slow your squad's movement.
• Plasma Pistol — A pistol that fires plasma. It has a medium rate of fire but deals high damage. It's effective against both infantry and vehicles, though still weak against buildings. Its range is on the lower side.
• Plasma Rifle — A rifle that fires plasma. It has a medium rate of fire and high damage. This weapon is particularly effective against vehicles and has moderate effectiveness against infantry and buildings.
• Flamer — A flamethrower. It has a medium rate of fire and low damage, but its key advantage is that it can hit enemies hiding in buildings or behind cover. It's very weak against vehicles and buildings, though.
• Missile Launcher — As the name suggests, this fires missiles. It has a low rate of fire but deals high damage and can destroy enemy cover. It's effective against vehicles and buildings, but its slow projectiles make it only moderately effective against infantry.
• Plasma Cannon — This is a heavy weapon, essentially a big rifle. It has a low rate of fire but deals very high damage and destroys cover. It's excellent against vehicles and buildings but is weak against infantry.
• Shotgun — A close-quarters weapon. It has a low rate of fire but deals high damage, though its range is very low. It's effective against both infantry and vehicles but weak against buildings.
• Sniper Rifle — For long-range engagements. It has a very low rate of fire but deals high damage and has a very high range. It's effective against infantry but weak against vehicles and buildings. Note: If your Scouts have the explosive shot upgrade, it becomes effective against vehicles.
• Storm Bolter — Another pistol option. It has a medium rate of fire and high damage. It's very effective against infantry and moderately effective against vehicles, but it's weak against buildings.
• Vulcan Cannon — A powerful chaingun. It boasts a high rate of fire, high damage, and a high range. This weapon is effective against both infantry and vehicles but is weak against buildings.